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Category: General Dentistry

General Dentistry Archives for Mayfield Dental

  • Nervous Patients – Its All About Communication!

    Did you know that if you are dental phobic, that with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, you are more likely to undergo dental treatment without sedation. More than ¾ of patients ina Kings College London study, after simply talking to their dentist, went and had dental treatment without sedation.

    Sedation usually allows nervous patient to feel relaxed and go ahead with dental treatment. However getting sedated does not allow them to get over their fear of the dentist and so they become dependent on sedation. This can work out fairly costly both financially and timewise (as they need an escort from the dental practice afterwards. Also these said individuals are more likely to put off going to the dentist, and so are more likely to experience dental pain and have poorer oral health.

    At Mayfield Dental we like to work with the individual who is nervous, and work with their priorities. We stage treatment so we pick the easier ones first, taking small steps and building confidence in the relationship between dentist and patient. Good dentistry is also about good communication and the patient needs to feel they are in control. It is truly amazing to see the gradual transformation of a nervous patient who is much more willing and accepting of the dental journey ahead of them.

    Read more on the study on BBC News:

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34933598

  • Hygiene Clean – Do your gums bleed?

    Clean teeth have a part to play in the way we look and feel about ourselves, and how others look at us. Regular hygienist visits are so important to keep both your teeth and gums healthy in the long run. Most of our patients, we recommend 3-6 monthly hygiene cleans to keep their gums at optimum health.

    Benefits of regular hygiene cleans are:

    • Fresher Breath
    • Reduce risk of gum disease
    • Reduce chanced of dental decay
    • Removal of most tooth surface stain
    • Reduced risk of Diabetes, Heart diease, Stroke, Respiratory Illnesses.
    • Some people with medical conditions like diabetes, have a higher risk of developing gum disease as they have an impaired immune system.

    You will also receive advice on brushing (i.e. which brush to use), dental flossing, interdentals and mouthwash.

    As a dentist treating, I get really happy for the patient when they can see the massive improvement to their gums. For example:

    • Where their gums used to bleed before, it is not as much now and there is a visible difference in their gums.
    • Where they used to suffer with stale breath, they are now more confident in talking up close to people.
    • Where they didn’t smile so much as they were conscious of their teeth, they now smile at the click of a camera for their wedding pictures.

    These are just a few of the perks of having regular hygiene cleans. Come book in with us at our practice in South Croydon for a hygiene clean. We aim to do it in the gentles of manners – nervous patients are also very welcome! See you soon…

  • Be Mouthaware! November is the Mouth Cancer Action Month

    Mouth cancer is often linked to lifestyle choices – smoking, chewing or smokeless tobacco, alcohol, poor diet and sexual activity. In the last 10 years, the number of people diagnosed with it has risen by 40%. It is more common in people over 40, particularly men. We have seen the devastating effect mouth cancer can have on someone’s life, such as how we eat, drink, breath and speak.

    We want to make sure your are aware of what it is, the risks, what to look out for and the early signs and symptoms:-

    • Ulcers which do not heal in 3 weeks
    • Red and white patches in the mouth
    • Unusual swellings or lumps in the mouth or head and neck area
    • Persistent hoarseness in voice

    Early diagnosis of mouth cancer transforms survival rates from 50% to 90%, so it is important that you check your mouth regularly for any changes. Mouth cancer can be spotted in its early stages by our team during a thorough dental check up, which is why we recommend a 6 monthly check up.

    Measures you can take to make sure your mouth stays healthy include:-

    • Stopping smoking
    • Cut down on the amount of alcohol you consume
    • Eat a balanced healthy diet (at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day)
    • Visit your dentist regularly, as often as they recommend

    Remember “If in doubt, get it checked out.” Call us on 020 8657 1291 to arrange a thorough check up!

    For more information please follow http://www.mouthcancer.org/

    You can book an oral cancer screening via our contact page.